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sledge
This term encompasses two distinct physical objects: a sliding vehicle and a heavy-duty tool. When referring to the vehicle, the word evokes images of arctic exploration or winter recreation, emphasizing a gliding motion over frozen surfaces rather than rolling movement.
In the context of the tool, it is a shortened form of sledgehammer. This usage carries a connotation of raw power and destructive force, typically associated with demolition or heavy industrial labor.
Meanings
A vehicle consisting of runners rather than wheels, used for transporting people or goods over snow or ice.
A small vehicle with runners used by children for sliding down snow-covered hills for pleasure.
Examples
The explorers used a heavy sledge to carry their supplies across the tundra.
Grab your sledge and let us head to the top of the hill.
He used a sledge to break through the concrete floor of the old basement.
We had to sledge the equipment several miles to reach the base camp.
The dogs pulled the sledge swiftly across the frozen lake.
I remember how we used to race our wooden sledges every winter.
The worker swung the sledge with all his might to shatter the rock.
Look at all those kids with their bright red sledges.